Kronplatz, in the Italian Dolomites, is shown here as a broad and beautifully theatrical ski panorama: not simply a cluster of marked pistes, but an entire mountain world unfolding from summit to valley floor. The map centres on the rounded mass of Kronplatz / Plan de Corones, with its runs spreading outward in several directions, while a long wall of distant Dolomite peaks rises behind in pale, serrated light. The result is both practical and atmospheric, combining the immediacy of a piste map with the grandeur of an alpine landscape.

What gives this map its particular appeal is the way it situates the ski area within a much larger geography. Bruneck / Brunico sits below the main slopes at the lower centre, with Olang / Valdaora, Reischach / Riscone, Percha / Perca and St. Vigil in Enneberg / S. Vigilio di Marebbe all clearly placed around the mountain’s different approaches. Beyond the resort itself, the Pustertal / Val Pusteria opens across the lower half of the composition, threaded with roads and a conspicuous railway line, so the whole valley feels inhabited and connected rather than abstracted. Above, named peaks including Drei Zinnen / Tre Cime, Cristallo, Tofana, Marmolada and Peitlerkofel / Putia give the skyline a strong sense of place.

The ski terrain is arranged in a striking star-like pattern, with long descents radiating from the high central summit area into wooded lower slopes and separate base sectors. Bold coloured piste lines stand out crisply against the painterly mountain surface, while black lift lines, numbered markers and compact symbols create a dense but readable overlay. There is a pleasing contrast between the open, snowy upper bowls and ridges and the darker conifer-covered mountainsides below, where many of the routes thread down towards villages and access points. The eye moves naturally from the blue header band at the top, across the distant mountain chain, down through the ski network and into the valley settlements beneath.

Visually, the map balances drama with clarity. Snowfields are modelled in white, pale grey, soft blue and faint rose-lavender tones, with rocky faces and shadowed gullies giving the Dolomite backdrop real depth. The forests are rendered in deep blue-green, making the pistes appear especially vivid by contrast. Multilingual place names in German and Italian add another layer of local character, and the larger settlement labels anchor the scene without overwhelming it. For anyone who knows Kronplatz, this is the kind of map that invites instant recognition: the familiar spread of runs, the different valley approaches, the names that mark out repeated holidays and well-remembered ski days. For someone planning a first visit, it offers that same pleasure of anticipation, with the mountain laid out in one expansive view.

The art of the ski map

What distinguishes this piece is its panoramic confidence. Rather than flattening the ski area into a purely functional diagram, it presents Kronplatz as a mountain at the centre of a wider Dolomite setting, with distant summits and valley settlements given almost equal visual importance. The broad blue information band at the top adds a strong graphic structure, framing the landscape without diminishing its sense of scale.

At closer range, the map becomes more intricate. Coloured piste traces, fine black lift lines, numbered boxes and small facility symbols sit neatly over the painted terrain, allowing the image to work both as landscape art and as something to explore in detail. The bilingual labelling deepens that sense of authenticity, especially for viewers who know the area well enough to recognise places in both forms.

A sense of place at home

This map would sit especially well in a chalet sitting room, a study or a hallway where its wide composition can be appreciated at a glance. Its cool alpine palette, balanced by the darker forests and warm valley detail, gives it enough presence for a living space while still feeling rooted in personal memory and mountain experience.

A thoughtful gift for skiers

This would make a particularly thoughtful gift for someone who returns to Kronplatz year after year, has family memories tied to Bruneck, Olang or St. Vigil, or simply loves the Dolomites and their distinctive skyline. It suits both committed skiers and those who cherish the wider setting as much as the runs themselves.

Perfect for:

• A birthday gift for a devoted Kronplatz skier
• A keepsake of a memorable Dolomites holiday
• A chalet or mountain apartment in South Tyrol
• An anniversary present recalling shared ski trips
• A retirement gift for someone planning more time in the Alps
• A Christmas present for a family with favourite resorts around the Pustertal

For anyone with a lasting connection to Kronplatz, this map captures both the shape of the ski area and the wider mountain setting that makes it memorable.

Looking for a different resort? You can order a custom map of almost any ski area in the world, with the coverage, colours and layout tailored to your preferences.

This ski area map can also be personalised. We can discreetly mark your chalet, highlight a favourite piste, add a small illustration of you and your family skiing, or include a date and dedication to remember a special trip. Each addition is carefully composed to complement the original map, preserving its character and keeping the mountain detail clear.

Customisation, sizing and framing

For guidance on size, colour or framing, or to discuss an option that is not available online, please contact us. Our team will be happy to advise, and we usually respond within a few minutes.

A familiar resort can hold years of memories: the slope where someone first learned to ski, a much-loved mountain restaurant, or the chalet you return to every winter. Explore examples of our personalised maps for ideas on how to bring those memories into your design.

For a more nostalgic finish, you can choose our optional ageing treatment. Softer tones and a gently weathered appearance give the map the character of a vintage alpine print, particularly suited to a chalet, study or reading room. Browse examples of our ageing treatments to see the different effects.

The model in the listing images is holding the 36x24in (90x60cm) version of this map.

For a larger statement piece, printing and framing at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft) may be available, depending on the original map. For a bespoke size or framing option that is not shown online, please get in touch. We will help you choose a format that makes the most of the map's detail.

The map is available as a giclée print on acid-free archival matte paper, or professionally framed and ready to hang. Our standard frames are offered in six carefully selected finishes: black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white. A wider range of mouldings, mounts and finishes is available through our custom framing service.

Our frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic, chosen for its clarity and light weight. The finish keeps the focus on the map, from the sweep of the mountain range to the finer piste lines and place names.

This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.

For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.